County councils
Critics say the cancellation of £500m funding for the dualling of a 13-mile stretch of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellington is a betrayal of promises made by the previous Government under Rishi Sunak. The funding was scrapped as part of the autumn budget, with officials deeming the scheme "
County councils
Proposals for a new motorway service station on the M4 at Bridgend's junction 37 have been submitted to the county borough council. The plans, submitted by the Draycott Group, aim to develop a site off the M4, close to the Pyle interchange, with a potential new access road
Traffic accidents
Channel 4's ambitious stunt, Pile Up -- The World's Biggest Crash Test, is a 90-minute programme that replicates a massive motorway pileup at a cost of PS2 million. This ambitious experiment aims to discover what happens to cars in real-life crashes, creating a realistic test environment
County councils
Gloucestershire County Council has made a significant announcement regarding the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme, a major development that will bring significant transport and economic benefits to the county. The approved scheme includes the construction of a new all-movements junction, a link road connecting the A4019 to the B4634, and
Traffic accidents
A new study by researchers from the University of Bologna in Italy has shed light on the primary causes of road traffic accidents on Italian motorways, highlighting the significant impact of drivers' behavior on accident severity and frequency. The research, published in IEEE Access, analyzed an accident database and
Traffic accidents
A severe collision involving three vehicles, including two cars and a van, has brought traffic to a standstill on the M25 motorway this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7:40am, near junctions 27 and 26, causing significant congestion and long delays for commuters. Emergency services are on the scene,
Banking industry
Motorway service stations in the North West of the UK have been rated by readers of Which? magazine, with some surprising results. Ninety stations across the region were evaluated based on overall satisfaction, cleanliness, price, accessibility, and range of facilities. The top performers have been identified, but also some of
County councils
Reform UK, a recently elected administration in Derbyshire County Council, has faced immediate questions about its plans to address the county's infamous pothole problem. Despite not having a specific manifesto pledge on how to deal with potholes, the new cabinet member for potholes, highways, and transport, Cllr Charlotte
Banking industry
The Westmorland and Furness Council in the UK has announced the availability of key services during the upcoming Spring Bank Holiday. While some offices will be closed, essential services will continue to operate, with arrangements in place for reporting emergencies and accessing support. Key Takeaways: * Household recycling and waste collections
Highways
The roads in Uganda are a disaster, with at least a dozen deaths occurring daily due to road accidents. The government's inefficiency and ineptitude in addressing this issue has led to a national emergency. The primary causes of these accidents are not just the poorly constructed roads but
Highways
A serious crash on the M6 has resulted in road closures in both directions, causing significant disruptions to traffic flow ahead of the evening rush hour. The collision occurred between junctions 27 and 28, with an overturned lorry being the cause of the incident. Emergency services, including an air ambulance,
Highways
Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have led to road closures and disruptions in the lower and central South Island, prompting the NZ Transport Agency to advise drivers to exercise caution. The Mt Cook/Aoraki highway remains closed due to the volume of snow falling and potential for icy roads. Other
